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18th C. Louis XIV Style Commode with Ormolu Bronze Mounts attrib. Etienne Doirat

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About the Item

Important Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Commode or Louis XIV Regence commode or chest of drawers attributed to l'ébéniste Etienne Doirat (1675-1732 - French mastercraftsman). This fine French Louis XIV commode was hand-crafted with attention to detail, constructed with hard amaranth and rosewoods. Accentuated with ormolu mounted bronze hardware and the original marble top that is in very good antique condition. Gilt bronze is also on the front legs and lower middle decoration. Original lock and key. This fine Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Style Regence Commode is comprised of three large drawers with ample storage and perfect for your clothing, bed linens, important documents or anything you choose to store in it. This piece would enhance any space: a bedroom, home office, family room, entry, den or library. » Time of origin: Louis XIV/Régence, ca. 1700-1710 » Place of origin: Paris, France attributed to l'ébéniste Etienne Doirat (1675-1732) Measures: Depth 22 in. x Width 48 in. x Height 33 in. This is an important, historical piece of practical furniture. Will enhance any setting. Material: marquetry, gilded bronze, marble Attributed to Etienne Doirat (1675-25 June 1732), Regency period, 18th century. Although not stamped, our commode belongs by its shape and its bronze ornamentations to an identified corpus of the production of Etienne Doirat, one of the most talented cabinet makers of the Regency period. This group of chests of drawers listed in public and private collections, some of which stamped E. Doirat are characterized by the almost identical characteristics. About the Maker: Étienne Doirat was born circa 1675. His family had been ébénistes in Paris since the early 1600s. Doirat designed commodes, armoires, corner cupboards, and tables as well as sideboards, writing desks, etc. He used exotic woods, such as, amaranth, rosewood, mahogany, olive tree wood, lemon tree wood, ebony, etc. In 1731, only one year before his death, he opened a store on the Rue Saint-Honoré in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. One of his commodes can be seen at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, California. Measures: Depth 22 in. x Width 48 in. x Height 33 in. This is an important, historical piece of practical furniture. Will enhance any setting.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XIV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Bronze mounts may need regilding.. Marble was been broken and has been repaired, see photos. Signs wear consistent with age, materials and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4082121393322

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